Chicken Spaghetti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Spaghetti
Description
This Chicken Spaghetti recipe starts with boiling spaghetti until al dente, ensuring the pasta remains firm to the bite. Meanwhile, garlic and onions are sautéed in olive oil, imparting aromatic depth. Boneless chicken pieces are cooked until they turn white indicating doneness. The dish incorporates both green and red bell peppers chopped finely, which add color and mild sweetness.
After adding salt and black pepper for seasoning, a pasta sauce is stirred in and allowed to heat through. Finally, the drained spaghetti is mixed into the sauce and chicken mixture, allowing the sauce to coat the strands thoroughly for a cohesive dish. The combination of simmered vegetables, tender chicken, and spaghetti yields a balanced flavor and texture blend.
This dish works well as a main course and is suitable for family meals. The preparation highlights simple ingredients and straightforward steps to create a complete pasta dish with protein and vegetables. The nutritional information provided is an estimate for general guidance only.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g chicken Boneless
- 3 garlic Cloves
- 300 g spaghetti Boiled
- 300 g pasta sauce
- 1 onion
- 1/2 bell pepper Green
- 1/2 bell pepper Red
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add the spaghetti and stir it gently until all the strands sink beneath the water level and ensure that the strands are not stuck together
- Allow to gently simmer for 8-10 minutes, be sure to stir the pasta occasionally to prevent it clumping together, until al dente – al dente refers to when the spaghetti is cooked through but is still firm to bite
- As the spaghetti is cooking add the oil into pan and heat up medium heat until hot
- Add the finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1 minutes
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 mins
- Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 until the chicken changes colour and turns white
- Add then salt and black pepper then cook for 2-3 mins
- Finely chop the bell peppers then add into pan and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the pasta sauce then cook for 3-4 mins
- Drain the spaghetti and add into the chicken mixture then cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to coat the spaghetti properly and the spaghetti to soften
- Serve with a side of green salad and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook spaghetti until al dente for optimal texture and to avoid mushiness.
- Sauté garlic briefly before adding onions and chicken for a layered flavor base.
- Use both green and red bell peppers to add mild sweetness and color to the dish.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti into the sauce and chicken to evenly coat the pasta before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D | 0.05µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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